Peter and Tina Cundall in their ornamental garden
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Spring into organic gardening

Be inspired by the October issue of Organic Gardener magazine, writes STEVE PAYNE.

All sown up
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All sown up

Seed tapes and soil blocks are handy ways to sow, according to OG's dynamic duo PHIL DUDMAN and JUSTIN RUSSELL. 

The observer
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The observer

From her first visit, Tasmanian forests had a profound effect on Miranda Gibson. This would go on to become a passion to protect those forests from logging and ultimately led to her spending 449 days, 60 metres above the ground in a tree that was named Observer Tree. After nearly 15 months shut off from […]

Silverbeet
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Harvest notes: September

Time to harvest your Asparagus, Celery and Dill.

David Holmgren
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Holmgren on tour

Permaculture co-founder is taking his ‘Survive and Thrive’ tour on the road, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

White cherry blossom
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Record warm days

Are there strange things happening in your garden? asks PENNY WOODWARD

non-toxic nursery
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Toxic textiles

Why is Australia importing potentially harmful chemical-laden kids’ clothing, asks KYLIE McGREGOR.

Chickweed
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What to do in June

It might still feel like summer in some areas but cooler weather is on its way. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares some timely June gardening jobs.

Organic farmer loses landmark GM case
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Organic farmer loses landmark GM case

WA Supreme Court’s decision is a big blow for the organic movement, SIMON WEBSTER reports. 

Backyard produce at the local store - The Lane, Palmwoods
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30-day gardening challenge

There's a lot of avid gardeners out there and we have followed quite a few of you over the years. One group embarked on a 30-day gardening challenge. Their aim was to learn and implement something new every day. Here are some more photos and experiences from SALLY PIPER, the driving force behind the idea.

The last few ‘Tropic’ tomatoes
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Tomato travails

Editor STEVE PAYNE continues blogging about his gardening successes and misadventures.

Pesticides plummet on organic diet
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Pesticides plummet on organic diet

An organic diet can quickly get rid of pesticides in the body, SIMON WEBSTER reports.